HR Generalist Lead

gr8 global philippines; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Health and well-being programs

Volunteer time off

Job summary

GR8 Global Philippines seeks an experienced Philippines HR Manager to act as the local extension of the US HR team, delivering a consistent employee experience across the lifecycle.

The role covers talent acquisition, onboarding, benefits administration, performance management, and regulatory compliance, with emphasis on Philippine labor law and cross-border collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field.
• 5-7 years HR operations experience.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine labor law.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a multinational setting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as local SME on Philippine employment law and HR processes, providing guidance to HR and leadership on decisions.
• Lead the review and implementation of HR policies and the employee handbook.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes, updating internal policies accordingly.
• Partner with US Talent Acquisition teams to support local recruiting and candidate experience.
• Lead local onboarding activities for new hires and ensure a smooth transition.
• Serve as the primary resource for international visa requirements and mobility planning.
• Coordinate visa applications and related documentation, embassy appointments, and interview prep.
• Coordinate training initiatives with Learning & Development in the Philippines.
• Coordinate employee engagement activities to strengthen culture and collaboration.
• Bridge between the Philippines office and the global organization to ensure alignment with mission and strategy.
• Collaborate with US-based HR, Talent, and leaders to integrate local employees into firm-wide programs.

Skills

HR operations

Onboarding

Benefits administration

Compliance

Employee relations

English communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Philippine labor law

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Administration or related field

Job description

About GR8 Global

Overview

About GR8 Global

GR8 Global is a firm forged by an affinity of top 100 accounting firms in the United States with the objective of coming together and redefining the workplace while providing additional value to our partners. We believe that there is a huge pool of talent outside of the US. Our mission is to bring together the best talent and match them with excellent work opportunities based on their core competencies, skill sets, and overall experience and exposure in the different areas of audit, accounting, and similar financial-related areas. We prioritize creating a positive and inclusive workplace culture where all talents are valued and developed.

Your Passion. Your Purpose.

If you’re here, you’re looking for something more. More opportunity, more impact, more purpose. At Rehmann, each and every one of our associates plays a pivotal role in the Firm’s success. When you join our team, you can count on exceptional support, encouragement, and guidance from your colleagues and from leadership.

No matter where you want to go in your career, Rehmann can help you get there. Whether you’re in the early stages of your professional journey or you’re further down your path, we’re focused on helping you achieve your goals – whatever they may be. When you join Rehmann, you are part of a culture that Puts People First and aims to help everyone reach their fullest potential. Let us show you all the ways we can Empower Your Purpose.

To learn more about Rehmann, visit: https://www.rehmann.com/careers/

Responsibilities

Job Summary

The Philippines HR Manager will serve as the local extension of our US-based HR team and play a critical role in delivering a consistent, high-quality employee experience across the employee lifecycle. This highly visible and collaborative position requires broad expertise across all HR disciplines, including talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, performance management, training and development, and mobility programs.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Serve as the local subject matter expert on Philippine employment law, employee benefit programs, and HR-related processes, providing guidance to HR and leadership teams on the legal implications of HR decisions and actions including recruitment, hiring, benefits, training and performance.
• Lead the review, revision, and implementation of HR policies, procedures, and the employee handbook to ensure alignment with current legislation.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes, proactively updating internal policies and practices to reflect new requirements.
• Partner with US Talent Acquisition teams to support local recruiting efforts and deliver a seamless candidate experience.
• Lead local onboarding activities for new hires, ensuring a welcoming and effective transition into the organization.
• Serve as the primary resource for international visa requirements, immigration processes, travel documentation, and mobility-related planning.
• Coordinate visa applications, supporting documentation, embassy appointments, and employee interview preparation.
• Partner closely with Learning & Development teams to coordinate and support training initiatives delivered in the Philippines.
• Coordinate employee engagement activities that strengthen culture, collaboration, and team connection.
• Serve as a primary bridge between the Philippines office and the broader global organization, helping employees feel connected to the firm's mission, culture, values, and strategic objectives
• Partner closely with US-based HR, Talent, and business leaders to ensure local employees are fully integrated into firm-wide programs, communications, initiatives, and opportunities
• Ensure local perspectives, employee feedback, and workforce needs are effectively represented and communicated to corporate leadership and HR teams.

Qualifications

Your Desired Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in HR operations, with a focus on employee onboarding, benefits administration, and compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of Philippine labor law and regulations.
• Strong understanding of HR best practices and policies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a multinational setting is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Experience supporting associates in a multinational environment is preferred
• Ability to ask clear, targeted questions to understand issues, gather relevant details, and drive tasks to completion.
• Strong English comprehension and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret technical information, document findings, and communicate next steps effectively.
• Demonstrates ethical behavior, critical thinking, accountability and sound judgement in making decisions in accordance with professional standards.
• Demonstrates professional image, maturity, self-confidence and positive attitude.

We Put People First in all that we do. Our associates are our greatest assets and we provide programs and benefits that encourage growth and development and align with their needs and goals. This includes benefits focused on physical and mental health, paid time off for volunteering and diversity-related activities, flexible work arrangements, and more.

When you join Rehmann, you become part of a firm dedicated to helping Empower Your Purpose, whatever it may be.

Rehmann is an Equal Opportunity Employer.